Drug overdose is a social issue in the US; US and Chinese officials agree to continue dialogue and cooperation. However, in the talks, the Chinese side appears to be seeking improvements in the way it treats Chinese students.

While China is demonstrating an aggressive stance toward anti-drug measures, it appears that it is seeking a certain amount in return from the United States. In the U.S., smuggling of fentanyl using raw materials manufactured in China has been occurring one after another, and a meeting was held in Beijing.